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How To Make Homemade Flour Tortillas

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Easy Flour Tortillas Recipe

My kids were so excited last week when I made our favorite easy flour tortillas recipe.  We love having these tortillas for dinner, they are perfect to use for tacos or fajitas.  Learning how to make homemade flour tortillas is so easy and turn out soft and delicious! 

Truthfully, I don’t make these easy homemade flour tortillas very often because they can feel time consuming.  But, the days when I do take the extra 30 minutes to make them are so so worth the little bit of extra work!  I highly recommend this easy flour tortillas recipe!

My dad is the one that taught me how to make homemade flour tortillas.  I have so many fond memories of watching him in the kitchen, wearing his stripped apron and a huge smile as he rolled out the dough. Every time I make this recipe I can’t help but think of him!

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How To Make Homemade Flour Tortillas

One of my favorite things about this flour tortillas recipe is because it’s so cheap to make!  The ingredients are all staples in my pantry, so it’s nice to be able to make them homemade, rather than having to spend money at the store to buy tortillas.  Plus, they taste so much better!

To make flour tortillas you will need to first mix the below ingredients together in a bowl:

  • 5 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder

mixing dry ingredients together

Next, use a pastry cutter to cut in 1/2 cup shortening. 

Don’t have a pastry cutter?  No worries!  Just use a fork!  It’ll still work just fine!

Continue mixing the shortening until it is mixed evenly and thoroughly and resembles peas.

cut in shortening

Form a well with the flour mixture, by scooping a small hole in the middle of the flour.  Add 2 cups of boiling water into the bowl of flour.

Use a spoon to quickly stir up the dough until it is thoroughly mixed.

pouring water into dry ingredients

Knead the dough for 5 minutes and then separate it into 12 equally sized balls.

tortilla dough

Next, use a rolling pin to  roll each ball into a circle until it is flat and very thin.

flour tortilla and rolling pin

Fry each tortilla in a hot frying pan for 1-2 minutes, or until it’s just barely beginning to brown.  Flip and fry the other side of the tortilla for 1 minute.  Be careful not to cook the tortilla to long or it will become dry and brittle.

frying flour tortilla

Keep the tortillas warm until it is time to use them.  These flour tortillas are perfect for fajitas, tacos, burritos and enchiladas.

 

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Flour Tortillas

How to make soft, flour tortillas at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12 tortillas
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 cups boiling water

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, stir together the flour, salt and baking powder.
  2. With a pastry cutter, cut in the shortening.
  3. Add boiling water and mix together well.
  4. Knead dough for a few minutes and then separate it into 12 equally sized balls.
  5. Roll each ball out until thin and flat.
  6. Fry tortilla in a hot frying pan for 1-2 minutes, until it's just starting to brown.
  7. Flip over and fry the other side for 1 minute.

Enjoy your tortillas!

Let me know if you try this recipe and how it turned out!  I hope you’ll love it as much as we do!  I promise it is very easy to learn how to make homemade flour tortillas!  You got this!

 

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Quick & Easy Muffin Recipes

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These are the best simple muffin recipes perfect for breakfast, snacks, and everything in between!

Muffins are just the best…..there’s just no denying it.  They are super easy to make, very frugal, and so delicious.  We always have a stock of homemade muffins in our house.  We eat them for quick breakfasts on busy mornings, my kids love putting them in their lunch boxes or grabbing one for an after school snack.  You just can’t go wrong when it comes to muffins.  I’ve scoured the internet and found the very best quick and easy muffin recipes for you to try.

So, look no further!  Below is the ultimate list in the best simple muffin recipes.  Happy baking my friends!

 

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Air Fryer Double Chocolate Chip Muffins

If you are looking for large, bakery style muffins that only take a few minutes to throw together, then you will love these Air Fryer Double Chocolate Chip Muffins.  They are full of yummy chocolaty goodness and topped with sugar sprinkles for an added crunch.

close up of a double chocolate chip muffin

 

Apple Crumb Muffins

This quick and easy apple muffin recipe takes only a few minutes to throw together and has a delicious crumb topping, giving it that little extra something special.

Apple Muffins with crumb topping on a white board with red apple and slices in background

 

Apple Oatmeal Muffins

You can whip together these yummy apple oatmeal muffins in no time.  They use fresh apples which gives it that extra boost of flavor.

apple oat muffins on a white table with apples and a muffin tin in the background.

 

Applesauce Muffins

Whip together these simple applesauce muffins in only 15 minutes of prep time.  They have the perfect blend of spices for a great tasting muffin!

We are serving applesauce muffins on a wooden serving board.

 

Banana Cinnamon Sugar Muffins

I love baking with bananas.  They make baked goods so yummy and moist, plus it helps prevent waste if we can’t quite eat the bananas in time.  These mini banana cinnamon sugar muffins are quick and easy to fix and make the perfect snack sized treat.

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Banana Coconut Muffins

I have a personal goal to try anything and everything that has coconut in it.  Coconut just happens to be my very favorite food/flavor.  My mouth is watering just thinking about these banana coconut muffins and I can’t wait to try them!

stack of banana coconut muffins on a plate.

 

Banana Crumb Muffins

If you are looking for another way to use up your ripe bananas, check out this Banana Crumb Muffin recipe.  They only use basic ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry and gives a big banana flavor!  Yum!

These banana crumb muffins are easy to make, moist, and delicious. The perfect breakfast for when you want something a little bit special. The crumb topping is so good!!!

 

 

Banana Walnut Muffins

You can never have to many banana recipes!  This banana walnut recipe combines the delicious flavor or walnuts with bananas for a delicious and quick muffin.

Easy banana muffins

 

Basic Muffin Recipe

If you are looking for a basic muffin recipe that you can adapt for whatever mood or occasion, then this muffin recipe is for you.  It will take you through how to make a basic muffin, and also how to add any variations to make it exactly how you want it.  This is the type of muffin recipe you will use over and over again.

Basic Cinnamon Muffins

 

Blueberry Muffins

There is just nothing better than easy to follow, straight forward recipes!  And that is exactly what I love about this easy blueberry muffin recipe.  The ingredients are simple and the instructions are so easy!  Yay!

fluffy, moist muffins with juicy blueberries throughout

 

Blueberry Streusel Muffins

I love a good streusel topping, which is exactly why these blueberry streusel muffins caught my eye.  They are the perfect quick and easy muffin recipe to throw together on busy mornings.

pan of baked blueberry streusel muffins

 

Brown Sugar Muffins

Brown Sugar Muffins remind me so much of my childhood, they were always a staple in my moms kitchen.  Brown sugar muffins are a very simple, basic muffin recipe, but taste so so good!

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Chocolate Muffins

I love this easy chocolate muffins recipe!  It’s quick and easy and full of chocolatey deliciousness!

A dark chocolate muffin with chocolate chips and fresh strawberries

 

Chocolate Chip Muffins

What kid doesn’t love a chocolate chip muffin?  I know that my kids will ALWAYS grab anything with chocolate chips in it, before any other option.  This is the perfect chocolate chip muffin recipe.

A cross section of a cut chocolate chip muffin.

 

Cinnamon Applesauce Muffins

Here’s another quick and easy muffin recipe.  These cinnamon applesauce muffins take less than 45 minutes to make and have a delicious cinnamon sugar topping.

cinnamon sugar dusted muffins stacked on a plate next to two cinnamon sticks and green apple.

 

Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins

Do you want to know what’s better than chocolate and peanut butter???  DOUBLE chocolate and peanut butter! 

I can’t wait to try these double chocolate peanut butter muffins!  They will make the perfect after school treat for my kiddos.

Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins in a six count muffin tin

 

 

 

Huckleberry Muffins

Every summer my family and I travel to the mountains to pick huckleberries.  The days we spend together foraging for our favorite berry is some of my favorite memories.  We love snacking and laughing and enjoying the quiet beauty of nature.

Our freshly picked huckleberries are used in baked goods for the next few weeks including these delicious huckleberry muffins.

 

Lemon Blueberry Muffins 

Another flavor that I just can’t live without is lemon.  It’s just so so good!  These lemon blueberry muffins combine the sweet & tart flavors of lemon and blueberries for a delicious tasting muffin.  It is the perfect quick and easy muffin recipe!

 

Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

These lemon poppyseed muffins are sweet and delicious and will keep you coming back for more.

 

Lemon Raspberry Muffins

Here’s another quick and easy muffin recipe, lemon raspberry muffins.  They only have a ten minute prep time and are topped with a delicious lemon glaze.  Basically all of my favorite things!

Raspberry Muffin with glaze on top.

 

 

Magdalenas (Spanish Muffins)

I just learned about Magdalenas, a Spanish muffin and now I can’t wait to try them!  They have a slight lemon flavor and a sugar crusted top!

close up shot of a spanish muffin with one muffin behind and chocolate milk beside.

 

Mulberry Muffins With Brown Sugar Topping

If you happen to live in an area where you can forage for mulberries you might love trying out this quick and easy mulberry muffins recipe.

Healthy mulberry muffins in a bowl

 

Oatmeal Muffins

My family loves when I make these oatmeal muffins for them.  We always try to keep them stocked in the pantry for quick breakfasts and easy snacks.

 

Oatmeal and Carrot Muffins

You can whip together these oatmeal and carrot muffins in such a short time, making them the perfect quick and easy muffin recipe.

Easy Oatmeal and Carrot Muffin Recipe, a delicious breakfast or brunch recipe made with healthy oats and carrots

 

Peanut Butter Banana Oat Muffins

These peanut butter banana oat muffins are made in a mini muffin tin making them the perfect snack size.  Prep time is just 5 minutes so you will be enjoying these delicious muffins in less than 30 minutes.

Mini blender flourless peanut butter banana oat muffins baked and ready to eat.

 

Pineapple Muffins

Honestly, I have never heard of pineapple muffins until I came across this easy muffin recipe.  And now I can’t wait to make them!  I mean…there is just nothing better than a tropical treat!  The recipe is super easy to follow and budget friendly!

a container filled with baked pineapple muffins

 

Pumpkin Muffins

I don’t think you could find a more quick and easy pumpkin muffin recipe than this one right here.  All of the ingredients are pantry friendly, and you probably have them stocked in your cupboards.  Plus, the recipe is very easy to follow, nothing fancy or out of the ordinary!

stack of Easy Pumpkin Muffins

 

Pumpkin Cake Mix Muffins

This three ingredient pumpkin cake mix muffin recipe is just so good!  It’s a great way to whip up something yummy, without needing tons of ingredients and time.

A pumpkin muffin on a white plate with the rest of the 3 Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins with Cake Mix scattered in the background.

 

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

I love a recipe that sticks to very simple ingredients.  That is one of the things I like about this pumpkin chocolate chip muffin recipe.  These quick to fix muffins are delicious and easy to throw together.

 

Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins

Pumpkin AND zucchini in one muffin?!?!?  Sign me up!  This yummy pumpkin zucchini muffin recipe is the perfect way to use up your garden zucchini and enjoy a delicious moist muffin at the same time.

Stacked pumpkin zucchini muffins in paper liners on a wire rack.

 

 

Raspberry Muffins with Crumb Topping

I love my little raspberry patch in my garden and I can’t wait to use those yummy berries in this raspberry crumble muffins recipe this summer.

Basket full of raspberry muffins with crumb topping.

 

Sweet Potato Muffins

Looking for a way to use up leftover mashed sweet potatoes??  Look no further, this sweet potato muffins recipe is the perfect one!  Prep time takes 10 minutes and you’ll be rewarded with fluffy and delicious muffins!

Six sweet potato muffins on a wire rack on top of a kitchen towel.

 

Whole Wheat Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

This whole wheat banana chocolate chip muffin recipe has been a staple in our house for years and years.  The flavor is delicious and I love that it’s made with whole wheat flour!

 

Zucchini Muffins

This zucchini muffin recipe is yet another easy muffin recipe perfect for using up any garden zucchini.  They come out moist with the perfect hint of cinnamon!

stacked zucchini muffins

 

Quick & Easy Muffin Recipes

I hope that you love these quick and easy muffin recipes!  the more you can bake from scratch at home, the more money you will be able to save!

 

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Oatmeal Muffins Recipe

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How to make these easy oatmeal muffins.

Muffins are one of my favorite things to make from scratch.  They are just SO easy!  My kids love to eat them for breakfasts, lunches and after school snacks.  Plus, most muffin recipes are super cheap to make, and we all know that I love anything frugal friendly.  I’m so excited to share my easy oatmeal muffin recipe with you.  They are so delicious and made with whole wheat flour, which makes for happy kids and happy moms!

Quick Oatmeal Muffins Recipe

To start making these delicious muffins you will want to gather all of your ingredients.  Don’t worry, I’m betting you have them all in your pantry already! 

You will need:

  • 1 cup Buttermilk (if you don’t have buttermilk just mix one tablespoon of vinegar with 1 cup of milk and let it sit for a few minutes)
  • 1 cup Oatmeal
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil

The first step to this easy oatmeal muffin recipe is to soften the oatmeal.  This is super easy to do!  All you have to do is put your oats in a large bowl and pour the buttermilk on top.  Let this mixture sit in the bowl for 5 minutes. 

 

After the five minutes is up add the egg and brown sugar to the bowl.  Mix it all together well.

Next, stir in the flour, baking soda and baking powder, mix the batter again.

 

 

Lastly you will add the oil and mix it well for one final time.  

Spoon batter into greased muffin tins.  Fill them 2/3 full.

 

Bake the oatmeal muffins at 400 degrees for 18 minutes or until golden brown.  These taste best warm with butter and jam on top.

Oatmeal Muffins

Quick and easy oatmeal whole wheat muffin recipe.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup oatmeal
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Grease muffin tin, or use cupcake liners.
  3. Add oats to a large bowl.
  4. Pour buttermilk over oats.
    Let it stand for 5 minutes.
  5. Add egg and brown sugar.
  6. Mix batter well.
  7. Stir in flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  8. Mix again.
  9. Pour in oil.
  10. Mix one last time.
  11. Spoon batter into muffin tins filling them 2/3 full.
  12. Bake for 18 minutes or until golden brown.

In Conclusion

Your family will love this easy oatmeal muffin recipe.  It is sure to become a new household favorite for many years to come.

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Easy Pasta Bake Recipe

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This quick 5 minute pasta dinner is the perfect cheap meal for kids.

Sometimes I love making a fancy dinner with all the fixings….and other nights…well, I just don’t feel like cooking at all!  I got this easy dinner pasta recipe from my sister years and years ago and it soon became an instant hit in my house.  This is the perfect recipe for the nights when you just do not want to cook dinner.

It is full of yummy noodles and cheesy goodness, it also happens to be one of the quickest and easiest dinners I make.  So if you are needing a simple, budget friendly dinner idea, this is for you!  It is perfect for those busy evenings you need to throw something together quick!  I am pretty sure it is impossible to mess this recipe up!

The Best Easy Pasta Bake Recipe

This recipe is seriously the easiest thing you will ever make in your life!  Plus, it’s a huge hit for all ages.  Your kids will eat this up with huge smiles and won’t even be able to tell that it only took you 5 minutes of prep time!

The first thing you will need to do to make this easy pasta bake recipe is to gather all of your ingredients.  You will need:

  • 1 box pasta (we like rotini or penne pasta best) (16 0z.)
  • 1 jar spaghetti sauce (24 oz.)
  • 1 jar water (about 12 oz.)
  • Grated cheese ( I prefer mozzarella or parmesan) (about 1 cup)
  • Optional Ingredients: 
    • Cooked meat: chicken, sausage, meatballs
    • Olives
    • Spinach
    • Mushrooms

 

 

To start the recipe off just grab your box of pasta and pour it into a casserole dish.  I usually use rotini or penne, but occasionally I will use macaroni pasta.  It just depends on what I have on hand. 

The best part about this recipe is that you don’t have to boil the pasta at all, which cuts the prep time down a lot!

 

Next you will need to pour a jar of spaghetti sauce and 12 oz. water over the pasta.  This is also the perfect time to add your optional meats and/or veggies.

Stir the pasta and add ins together, cover with a lid or tin foil and put it in the oven.

Your pasta bake will need to bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

 

 

After the pasta bakes for 20 minutes, take it out of the oven and sprinkle cheese evenly on top.  Bake for another 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

 

Once the cheese is nice and melted take your pasta bake out of the oven and enjoy!  Serve it with a nice salad and some fruit. 

 

Easy Pasta Bake

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box pasta rotini or penne
  • 24 oz. spaghetti sauce
  • 12 oz. water
  • veggies (optional) spinach, mushrooms or olives
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese parmesan works too
  • cooked meats (optional) meatballs, chicken, or sausage

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. 
    Stir pasta, spaghetti sauce, water and any other optional add ins together in a 9X13 casserole dish. 
    Bake it in the oven for 20 minutes. 
    Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. 
    Bake for another 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Easy Pasta Bake Recipe For The Win

Not only is this recipe easy, it is a family favorite, and it is super frugal friendly!  I make it every year during my January Pantry Challenge and I’m so happy to share it with all of you today!

Let me know if you make it and if you like it or not!

 

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Easy Pizza Night Ideas

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Fun pizza night at home ideas!

Years ago our family started the tradition of having a monthly Friday movie and pizza night.  The first Friday of each month I make a homemade pizza and we watch a movie together as a family.  We started this tradition when my oldest was 8, and now she’s 16, but all 3 kids still look forward to our monthly movie and pizza night!  I rejoice every time that my teenagers want to spend time with me!  I usually make the pizza, but some nights I just don’t have the time or energy to make, so I have found a few alternative pizza night ideas.  

Here are two of our favorite easy, simple pizza ideas for your next pizza night.  The kids love helping me make these easy pizza night ideas.

 

French Bread Pizza

One easy pizza night idea is to make a French Bread Pizza!  This is a super quick and simple pizza alternative.

First, you need to slice a loaf of French bread in half.

Place both slices of bread on a baking sheet and cook in a 350 degree oven for about 5 minutes.  You do not want the bread to get golden, you just want to harden it up a bit (it tastes much better this way, promise!).

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After a few minutes in the oven, take out the French bread.  It’s now time to put all of your toppings on.

Choose your favorite toppings, we usually just use pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni.  Top each slice of bread with your toppings of choice and then put your French bread pizza back into the oven.

Bake the pizza in the oven for about 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted.  Slice and serve!

 

Roll Pizza

Another fun and easy pizza night idea is to make pizza out of rolls!  These is a very fun hands on activity to help get kids involved in the kitchen!

I like to make roll pizza using Pillsbury Biscuits or Rhodes Freezer Rolls.  This time I used Rhodes frozen rolls.

First you will need to take the Rhodes Freezer Rolls out of the freezer three hours before you will need to eat.  Place the rolls on a baking sheet to thaw.

Once they are all thawed and had a little time to rise (about 3 hours) you are ready to make your pizzas!

 

Gently smoosh, flatten and pull each rolls to form a flat pizza dough circle.  My kids love helping with this step!

Place your pizza dough circles onto a greased pan.  Top each dough with your favorite pizza toppings, let each person choose their own toppings!  Encourage your kids to be creative!

Bake the roll pizzas in a 400 degree oven for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and crust is slightly browned.

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Your mini pizzas are all ready to eat!  Enjoy!

In Conclusion

Our family loves making pizza together, and I hope these easy pizza night ideas can help your family enjoy it too!

 

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Easy Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe

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You can make your own pizza with this easy homemade pizza crust recipe!

Over a decade ago we started our friday pizza and movie night tradition with our little family.  The tradition is to eat pizza and watch a movie together as a family on the first Friday of every month.  We started out watching Barbie movies and now as the kids have grown, so has our choice in movies.  However, the one thing that hasn’t changed is we still eat pizza!  Sometimes I make my own pizza using this easy homemade pizza crust recipe, and other times we order out…either way the pizza always happens!

I thought we would grow out of this tradition as the kids grew, but we didn’t.  The kids still look forward to our monthly pizza and movie night!  Today I am sharing my favorite pizza dough recipe.  I have tried many recipes, and this one is by far the best, trust me!

 

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How To Make Homemade Pizza

Homemade pizza is one of those foods that seem intimidating to make, but is actually SO easy!

First, preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Next, mix 2 1/4 tsp. of yeast with 1 cup warm water.  Let it sit until the mixture becomes bubbly and frothy.

Add 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt and 2 1/4 cups flour to the yeast mixture and mix well.  You might need to add a little flour.  The goal is for the dough to be slightly sticky, but also able to bounce back when you poke it.

Put your dough into a greased bowl and cover with a dishcloth.  Let it rise for 30-60 minutes or until doubled.

Once risen punch down dough and place it on a lightly floured surface.  Roll it out into a pizza shape.

Place your rolled out dough on a greased pizza pan.  I prefer to use a pizza pan similar to this one.  The holes in the bottom helps the crust to cook evenly.  If you don’t have a pizza pan you can use a cookie sheet!  It will work great!

Top your pizza with your favorite toppings.  Bake for 15 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

 

See how easy that was?!?!?!

Easy Homemade Pizza Crust Recipe

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¼ tsp yeast
  • 1 cup warm water baby bath temp
  • 2 TBSP olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 ¼   cups flour

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. In mixer lightly mix water and yeast together.  Let sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  3. Add the oil, salt, and flour to the yeast mixture.  Mix well.  You may need a little less or little more flour.  You want the dough to bounce back if you poke it.  I also usually keep the dough slightly sticky.
  4. Put dough into greased bowl and cover with a dishcloth.  Let rise for 30-60 minutes until doubled.  I will usually put it next to the flour or in the sun to speed up the rising process.
  5. Place dough on lightly floured surface.  Roll out into a pizza shape.  (If you don’t have a pizza pan, just use a cookie sheet.  It works great!)  Place on greased pan.  Poke all over with a fork.  Cover with your favorite toppings.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown.

The fun thing about homemade pizza is all of the easy ways to customize.  My kids love pepperoni, so that’s what I make most days.  You can make it Hawaiian, cheese stuffed, thick crust, thin crust, and so on.

Encourage your kids to help with making the pizza.  They will love rolling out the dough and covering it with all the toppings!

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Easy Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe

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The best homemade hot cocoa mix recipe makes everything better!

We love keeping hot chocolate stocked in our home during the cold winter months.  My kids will spend hours and hours playing outside in the snow and the first thing they ask for when they come inside is some hot chocolate!  Back in my “spender” days I use to buy hot chocolate mix at the store like it was nobody’s business!  Once I started learning how to save and live a frugal life I learned how to make hot cocoa from scratch with this easy homemade hot chocolate mix recipe and I have never looked back! 

Not only does making your own hot cocoa save you money, it is also so quick and easy to do.  We love this easy homemade hot chocolate recipe because it tastes much much better than anything we ever buy from the store.  I like to whip a huge catch up at the beginning of every winter and keep it stored in the pantry for the kids to use whenever they need a warm drink.

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How To Make Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

Once you start making this easy hot cocoa recipe you will never go back to the expensive store bought kind.  Kids love to help make this recipe and it’s a fun family activity to do together.

Gather Ingredients

All you need is 5 cheap ingredients to mix up this creamy hot cocoa….and you probably already have them all in your pantry!

You will need:

  • 2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup powdered creamer
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Mix It Together

Now, with a spoon, stir all of the ingredients together in a large bowl.

That’s it!  You are done!  (see, I told you it was easy!)

You can store your homemade hot chocolate mix in an airtight container in a cupboard.  This mix will should stay fresh for 6-12 months.

When you are ready to enjoy your hot chocolate just stir 1/4 cup mix with 3/4 boiling water in a mug.  Enjoy!  Feel free to add marshmallows, candy canes, or whipped cream for an even more festive treat!

Hot Cocoa Mix

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 1/2 cup powdered creamer
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Combine all ingredients and mix well.  Store in a tightly covered container.
  2. To make hot chocolate:  Stir 1/4 cup mix with 3/4 cup boiling water.  Enjoy!

This easy homemade hot cocoa also makes a great, cheap Christmas gift for neighbors or friends!

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Just put some in a mason jar and put a pretty bow around it!  Make sure to attach the instructions so your neighbors will know how to use it.

In Conclusion

This easy hot chocolate recipe will cost you pennies to make and tastes so very delicious!  I hope your family will enjoy it as much as we do!

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